Easy White Sauce (With Variations) For The Microwave - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine, melted
2 tablespoons flour
1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
1 cup milk
For Cheese Sauce
1/2 - 3/4 cup grated cheddar cheese
For Curry Sauce
1 -2 teaspoon curry powder
For Horseradish Sauce
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
For Mustard Sauce
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
1 dash Worcestershire sauce

Preparation

Combine melted butter, flour and salt in a medium bowl.
Gradually add milk and stir until smooth.
Cook, stirring occasionally, at MEDIUM heat in a microwave for 6 to 7 minutes, or until the sauce is thickened.
For Cheese Sauce: Stir in 1/2 to 3/4 cup grated cheddar cheese.
Cook at HIGH for 1 to 2 minutes, if necessary, to completely melt cheese.
For Curry Sauce: Stir in 1 to 2 teaspoons curry powder.
For Horseradish Sauce: Add 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish.
For Mustard Sauce: Add 2 tablespoons prepared mustard and a dash of Worcestershire sauce.
Please note this Mustard Sauce is not Vegetarian.